[Yoda]

And yes, the ball rolls, actually dives, into the hole much more often with this approach ...

That is a wonderful post, Ed. And your Quote above mirrors that of Homer Kelley:

"They'll run into the hole like scared mice!"

Homer stressed two things with Putting:

First, there must be a definite Hinge Action. Clubface alignment through the Ball is the most important thing.

Second, choose how you want the Clubface to contact the Ball (2-C-4), and then do it the same way every time:

• On Center -- No Spin.
  
  Above Center -- Overspin.
  
  Below Center -- Backspin.

Although the Above Center Impact produces the truest roll (and therefore, the most distance for a given Stroke), Homer didn't particularly care which one of the three you used.

"Just do it the same way every time," he advised. That way, "Your distances will be consistent."

And then, as usual, he would always throw in a little wrinkle:

"Of course, if you've got a rough spot in front of you, don't hit the Ball Above Center. The true roll will more likely be pulled off line."



Go figure.